November 20, 2024
Launch Event - Cascades of Change: Inclusive Leadership and Respectful Engagement
About
Launch Event
The Cascades of Change: Inclusive Leadership and Respectful Engagement is a new program for staff and faculty developed by the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigeneity (EDI.I) Office at the Faculty of Applied Science, in collaboration with the Faculties of Land and Food Systems and Forestry. This program engages participants in two simultaneous streams of learning —Anti-Oppression and Indigeneity—to equip them with the comprehensive tools required for inclusive leadership and respectful engagement.
This program is aligned with Applied Science's strategic priority of fostering Inclusive Leadership & Respectful Engagement. It offers 25 hours of hands-on learning, following completion of prerequisite Canvas courses. Upon completion, participants will earn certificate in both Anti-Oppression and Indigeneity.
Agenda | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
Opening Remarks | Land Acknowledgement, welcoming guests and intention-setting | 10:00-10:10 AM |
Keynote Address | Dr. Sheryl Staub-French will deliver the keynote on the alignment of the Cascades of Change program with the UBC’s Strategic Equity and Anti-Racism Framework and how it aligns with Applied Science Strategic Plan. | 10:10- 10:25 AM |
Origin Story | The EDII Office at Applied Science will briefly talk about the origins of the program, the knowledge gaps it aims to fill, and details about program design. | 10:25-10:45 AM |
Preparing Medicine Bundles | Dana-Lyn Mackenzie, Senior Manager of EDII will direct participants to create their own cedar bundles to end the session in a good way. | 10:45-11:00 AM |
10:00am - 11:00am PT